Job Description: Two positions are available for fieldwork in forest fire ecology through the University of California-Davis. Work will entail hiking and camping to access field sites, some of which are in designated wilderness areas. Tasks include mapping trees and recording demography data for a series of 4ha forest plots located throughout the western half of Yosemite National Park; these plots burned at low- to moderate-severity during the 2013 Rim Fire. The two persons hired will carry out fieldwork mostly with a supervisor as a team of three, and sometimes independently as a team of two.
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree (in progress or completed), valid driver's license, and previous vegetation fieldwork and/or mapping experience are required. Candidates should be prepared to hike and camp in rough, sometimes uncomfortable outdoor conditions (long hours, low privacy, hot sun/cold rain, steep and rocky terrain, biting and stinging insects), be able to carry a 50lb pack, and have demonstrated ability to work safely and responsibly in small teams. Pluses: some knowledge of western flora and tree pathogens, Wilderness First Aid/CPR certification, previous work experience in post-fire forests. Duration: June through mid-September 2014, with some flexibility for school term schedules, etc. Salary & Accommodations: Salary $10 to $14 per hour, depending on experience. Camping fees covered; field vehicle provided. The work schedule will be four, ten-hour days per week, with some flexibility. Application Details: Please compile the following into a single PDF document and send to Jan Ng (email address: jnyng(at)ucdavis.edu). 1) a one-page cover letter describing your interest in this position and how you fulfill the requirements, 2) a 1-2 page CV, 3) a copy of transcripts (unofficial okay), and 4) a page indicating your specific availability during the proposed field dates, and also listing the names and contact information for 3 references (do not send reference letters). Deadline: Applications must be received by March 24th. Please contact Jan Ng at jnyng(at)ucdavis.edu with questions.
